Course: 3D VISUALIZATION USING AUTOCAD , 3DSMAX AND PHOTOSHOP

3D VISUALIZATION USING AUTOCAD , 3DSMAX AND PHOTOSHOP

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About this Course

This course gives a thorough working knowledge in AutoCAD , 3DSMAX and Adobe PhotoShop to create fully rendered Architectural view . Through out the course you will be introduced to the step by step procedure to create a professional quality rendered image , using an Architectural project . The 3D Model is created in AutoCAD and it is imported to 3DSMAX software where in camera , light and materials are given . Rendering is done in 3DSMAX using the best and the most effective procedure . The rendered output is taken to Adobe Photoshop where in image editing is done to create a Stunning Photo realistic output , which will help you conduct a convincing presentation .

Basic knowledge

Basic computer knowledge and awareness in Basic AutoCAD

What you will learn

You will get professional on hand experience in creating a 3D Photo realistic Architectural views using AutoCAD , 3DSMAX and Adobe PhotoSHOP

Curriculum

Number of Lectures: 44

Total Duration: 07:52:03

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD 3D

2 lectures

44:26

Introduction to AutoCAD 3D - PART1

19:58

This video tutorial deals with Introduction to AutoCAD 3D and it is meant for those who are familiar with 2D drafting using AutoCAD and also for those who are aware of AutoCAD 3D but need to get a systematic knowledge in 3D . Once you go through this video , you will surly get an insight on various view generation and visualisation option in AutoCAD 3D .

You can get a Student license of AutoCAD From the following link

https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad

Introduction to AutoCAD 3D - PART2

24:27

This tutorial video is the second part of introduction to AutoCAD 3D . In this tutorial you learn Solid modeling operations line different types of Extrusions , Solid editing such as Union , Subtraction , Intersection , Interference , Sub object Solid editing , Revolve , Loft commands

MAKE 3D HOUSE FROM PLAN (SINGLE STOREY)

12 lectures

01:44:26

Create 3D Walls - Option 1

10:48

This video demonstrates the step by step procedure to create 3d wall . It also shows the method to create the cutout to accommodate doors and windows on the wall .

You can download the 2D Plan from the following link to try out this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EFcT369pGtd41pIE2RF9pO0Vn4nUUxUT

Create 3D Wall - Option 2

07:45

This video demonstrates an alternate method to create 3d walls . You will also learn method to create the cutout to accommodate doors and windows on the wall using Boolean Subtraction opearation

You may use the following link to download plan to try out this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EFcT369pGtd41pIE2RF9pO0Vn4nUUxUT

Create 3D Doors

06:18

This video demonstrates the steps involved to make a 3D door and theory of door creation

Create 3D Windows

17:13

In this tutorial I have demonstrated steps involved in making a 3D window and the theory of windows creation

Create 3D Foundation , Floor and Steps

07:06

In this video procedure to create foundation , floor and steps is explained in detail

Create 3D Porch

07:06

This video demonstrates the procedure to make a simple car porch

Create 3D Sloped Roof

06:40

This video shows how easily you can create a complicated 3D sloping roof in AutoCAD using the Method of tapered extrusion and Solid Editing

Create 3D Gables on sloped roof

14:29

This tutorial gives the step by step procedure to make 3d Gables end on sloping roofs .

Create 3D Plastering Grooves

04:34

This video demonstrates the method to create Plastering grooves on wall faces which are widely used an aesthetic feature in Victorian architecture

Create 3D Compound Walls

09:24

This tutorial teaches the method to create compound walls around a house using modeling tools and teaches one special application of MEASURE command .

Create 3D Pathway and Perspective View

07:32

This video demonstrates the procedure to create pathways and perspective view . You can download the completed 3D Model from the following link

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eCW_BX79uTl0h8b-W8W7vdh0JDVd19Zp

Create 3D Flat Roof

05:26

This tutorial Video Explains the procedure to create a Flat floor with straight parapet

Click on the link below to download the complete the 3D Model

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NHJoCiTWxpw3MR-E0ys9fVCgaIa57Xii

INTRODUCTION TO 3DSMAX

2 lectures

38:01

Introduction to 3DSMAX - PART1

18:17

This video is the first part of a two part video series which will teach you the Introduction to 3D STudio MAX Software . Its a very powerful software which is used by people in various categories for various applications , such as Engineers , Architects , Interior Designers , Game developers , Product developers , Film developers and Special effect specialists etc .

Introduction to 3DSMAX PART-2

19:44

This video is the second part of a two part video series which will teach you the Introduction to 3D STudio MAX Software . Its a very powerful software which is used by people in various categories for various applications , such as Engineers , Architects , Interior Designers , Game developers , Product developers , Film developers and Special effect specialists etc .

RENDERING THE 3D HOUSE MODEL USING 3DSMAX

10 lectures

01:01:41

Importing AutoCAD 3DModel to 3DSMAX

03:26

This video demonstrates the method to import the Autocad 3D model which we have created in the last series of tutorials to 3DStudio MAX. Since AutoCAD and 3DSMAX are from the same company AutoDESK , The AutoCAD Model can be very well imported to 3DSMAX .

Please click on the following link to download the AutoCAD 3D file to try out this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eCW_BX79uTl0h8b-W8W7vdh0JDVd19Zp

Issues and Solutions while importing the 3D Model

04:15

This video gives the solution to the following possible issues that you may encounter while importing a model from AutoCAD to 3DStudioMax .

1. Segmented Curve edges

2. Black 3D Model

Concept of GAMMA

02:15

This tutorial video explains the relevance of GAMMA settings . If the photometric lighting is not used , its better to turn off all parameters in Gamma dialogue box

Camera and Parameters

03:00

This Video shows the procedure to create a Camera In 3dStudio MAX . We create a camera in such a way that the resulting view will be a 2 point perspective .

Assigning Plain Colors

03:07

This video demonstrates the method to assign plain colors to objects using the materials editor

Lights and Parameters

05:46

This video teaches you simple method to create spot light in a scene and control some essential parameters related with lights such as shadow casting , overshooting etc.

Assigning Realistic Materials PART-1

11:07

In this video I have demonstrated the simple procedure to create and assign materials for the foundation and pathway . You can also learn planar and box mapping types while practicing this video . You can click on the following links to download the images to create the materials

Foundation Stone

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EoSONVJMPxDvrd2ke8wVnV3VDNOOZ5G7

Pavement Tile

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_C43uuH318WdpW6huzs3Yxg14P1DSHHF

Assigning Realistic Materials PART-2

09:09

This video teaches you the method to assign materials for the door , floor and window glass . You may use the following links to download the image files to create the material for the Door , Curtain and Floor

Door image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kUB5fHM7vi8ttRyhAihA09SSK1ZlYsw7

Curtain image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GPrrqBt4GoV12O9w90Pc61QXo6rrZN

Floor Marble image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1x31lb55G_wJeeK58of1YXLZdsGjSdTua

Assigning Realistic Materials PART-3

07:08

This video demonstrates the procedure to create and assign realistic roof tile material on the 3D roof object created in AutoCAD and exported to 3DSMAX . In this tutorial you learn the Technic to Assign maps on Inclined planes

Use the following link to download Roof image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aaQJQWLM3WBoL1_1tSPzAS-voqX9BZj2

Lighting the scene with evening lights

12:24

This tutorial teaches the procedure to create evening lighting effect , by finetuning the Parameters of light

PHOTO EDITING RENDERED IMAGE USING 3DSMAX

5 lectures

33:15

Deleting the Transparent (Alpha) Areas for editing

05:32

This tutorial teaches the procedure to remove transparent areas from an image to fill with background and foreground images

Creating Foreground , Background and In between images

08:21

This tutorial deals with the procedure to insert a realistic sky in the background and the grass image in the foreground . You can click on the following link to download the images to try out this tutorial

Grass image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=10scKMbg9WbFiqrFoROkfdnUQrpAsc-f3

Sky image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NSX-2-Wg9wg821px8tnvJDA_DiDCDfTf

Coco Nut tree image

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13-cC0nSDXa87cM-CGOiL0KaFFmEwLUoy

Perfect cut and Paste art to enhance the image

10:23

This tutorial explains the procedure to perform perfect cut and paste operations in Photoshop , by considering factors such as blend , proportion etc.

You can use the following links to download images to try out this tutorial

Photoshop file of this Project (PSD format)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IpIM-Dln8TMQT14BnHKELhIKPxMBSMLk

Plant with flower PSD file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MqD2y1ie0o9OP_qXtHd2-maVpZ8aAE-0

Small tree PSD file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hBQiVn2piYZDfhBSw_ZuuvP4T4wUZpkM

Birds image file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EIgeRgUTnUC5eq9RdXrFy7Pnq-gIQS4M

Creating realistic Shadows

05:55

This video explains the procedure to create realistic shadows using two different methods

You may use the following link download the Photoshop file to try out this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=18ziJrE4b2woZFYii_cXZ6fClWoPPipfw

Creating a border around the Image

03:02

This video explains the procedure to create a border around the image to make it more attractive

BONUS MATERIAL - 3D MODELING A DOUBLE STORIED RESIDENCE

12 lectures

03:10:12

Introduction

01:58

This is an Introductory video of the 3D Modeling of double storied 3D House

Preparing the plan for 3D

08:02

This tutorial teaches , house the plan can be used as a reference to create a 3D . You can download the plan drawing file from the following link

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14uIPke1CvvnLWpHaTJtYkYC-GZYtbBs1

Creating Basic elements for the ground floor

07:33

This video demonstrated the procedure to create the basic elements for the ground floor such as walls , foundation , doors , windows , ventilators etc

Click on the following link for the plan drawing

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14uIPke1CvvnLWpHaTJtYkYC-GZYtbBs1

Click on the following link for the Completed 3D Model after working on this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1a3f_Iu1Ut1DRaKD_MjYNe0Tabm1pKXQe

Creating 3D Pillars with Detailing

13:09

This video teaches the procedure to create 3D pillars with features such as decorative base and pillar capital .

Click on the following link to download the 2D plan drawing

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14uIPke1CvvnLWpHaTJtYkYC-GZYtbBs1

Click on the following link to download the 3D File

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TCLZ5qbztaYByBmbBV7Ctm1wmqCDBMuA

Creating seats with brackets

19:43

This video teaches the procedure to create seats with Brackets on the Sit out .

Please click on the following link to download the complted 3D file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rnAAoBxskZdRdF6K1RUyzIkZdKVSTRfM

Creating the First floor from the Ground floor

18:34

This video teaches the procedure to create first floor from the ground floor , by utilizing and necessary features from the ground floor .

Click on the following link to get the 3D file to start this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=15mLhwJUEgTbh1g7Y4woiPIwuUiO5Upc1

Click on the following link to download the completed 3D file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WC7ksN9eJIKhpcFAf8fbY0ngmuq_5gYL

Creating Handrails with Baluster

09:06

This tutorial teaches the procedure to create Handrails and Baluster on the balcony

Click on the following link to download the completed 3D file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TUgpyQweWyymBUbnefwgbD9nbHLgx0uS

Creating a Hipped roof for the Sit out

17:46

This tutorial teaches the procedure to download a 3D Hipped roof for the sit out.

Please click on the following link to download the completed 3D File

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_cMgdxpFw1_jWApquntsCbBdwR9or-uF

Creating a Decorative Gable for the Hipped roof

21:36

This video teaches the procedure to create a Decorative Gable for the Sit out

Please Click on the following link to download the completed tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LIQzp2icEdBGTlPHnOTvh4n_fWYpUCZo

Creating Sun Shades with Detailing

23:23

This tutorial teaches the procedure to create Sunshades with detailing , such as piping on top , beading work etc.

You may click on the following link to download the elevation drawing

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mtCWx-79UcUvqU9tJjiWlkSiwM0xiFa0

You may use the following link to download the 3D file to start this tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LIQzp2icEdBGTlPHnOTvh4n_fWYpUCZo

Creating Roof with Sloping Parapet and Gable

24:12

This tutorial teaches the procedure to create the roof of the Double storied house . The roof is made up of sloping parapet and gables at respective locations .

You may download the elevation drawing file from the following link

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mtCWx-79UcUvqU9tJjiWlkSiwM0xiFa0

You can start this tutorial with the following drawing file (without roof)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19haTRNRtgtF5wAexpIads_av-cWaYpmp

The completed 3D model of the House (with roof)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QfnokP8WO4e8Qi5bbNZ5AaqYGPq9gjWX

Creating the Landscape in 3D

25:03

This tutorial video teaches the procedure to create landscaping objects such as pathway , land , level deference in land etc.

You may click on the following link to download the completed tutorial

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pEYr7kzWzd46LakycOPXA2ts_acC90to

BONUS MATERIAL - ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS FOR PRACTICE

1 lecture

00:00

Additional Projects

files

Now you have completed a single storied and double storied residence projects and learnt most of the relevant procedure involved in creating and 3D Visualization project . This is the right time to practice more to improve your skill in AutoCAD , 3DSMAX and Photoshop by doing additional projects .

You can download and practice these additional project files to become more proficient with 3D Modeling , Rendering and Photo editing .

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